Research led by University of Maine glaciologist Kristin Schild to quantify and predict iceberg melting rates has received NASA New (Early Career) Investigator Program (NIP) in Earth Science funding.  Schild received one of 38 NASA NIP awards and is the first Maine-based researcher to receive the triennial recognition since 2003.  The assistant research professor with read more Schild receives NASA NIP award to develop new predictive tool for iceberg melting speeds